Somerville Public Schools encourages parents and families to engage with the district in various ways this winter. Here’s a glance at some of the district’s upcoming events and key dates. Check back often!
Somerville Public Schools uses a formative assessment system called “i-Ready," a computer-based assessment program that all students in Grades 3-8 will take three times per year. The sole purpose of i-Ready is to help our educators collect data on how students are performing in order to drive instruction in the classroom, and to reflect academic growth among our students. The district will host an hour-long virtual information session about i-Ready for families interested in how this platform drives SPS instructional practices.
i-Ready Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00pm POSTPONED
Register for the Zoom session
We want to hear from you on key topics across the district! Register for one of our upcoming Listening Sessions, where you will meet key district leaders and participate in an open discussion about your experiences in our schools and how we can enhance some of our most essential programs and services. These are 90-minute, in-person events held at Somerville High School.
Listening Session: Out of School (After School)
Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00pm (FULL)
Listening Session: Multilingual Learning
Wednesday, January 28 at 8:30am Register POSTPONED
The district continues to look ahead toward a new building to replace Winter Hill Community Innovation School. The next step in the process is the New School Building Visioning Forum, an all-day collaboration of staff, SPS families, and the community at large for discussion on the needs of a modern learning environment. Space is limited, and participants will be selected to ensure a broad range of perspectives that reflect the diversity of our community. We encourage anyone with interest and a desire to engage with fellow stakeholders to apply for a spot in this collaborative group.
New School Building Visioning Forum
Tuesday, January 20 8:30am - 2:15 pm
Dojo @ Somernova (includes lunch)
Click here to learn more and register
Each of the K-8 Somerville Public Schools will host school tours in January, allowing families to engage district staff and learn about what each of our schools has to offer. The tours are scheduled hourly from 9am to 12pm, and no appointment is necessary. Note that Somerville High School will announce its campus tour dates at a later time.
SPS K-8 School Tours
Thursday, January 8 at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm
TENTATIVE NEW DATE Tuesday, February 10 at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will open on January 2. The Enrollment Office is available to assist parents in preparing for their child to enter Somerville Public Schools. Make an appointment to work with an enrollment specialist between 8:00am and 2:30pm by emailing the Enrollment Office, or call 617-629-5670. The priority enrollment deadline is Friday, February 13.
Visit our enrollment page for complete information.
Somerville Public Schools offers parent and family workshops that you may find valuable. Be sure to check this space for new workshops as they are announced.
MASS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW: CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Register
Tuesday, February 3 at 7pm
Information Información Informação Enfòmasyon
Hosted by SEPAC and Massachusetts Advocates for Children, this workshop provides an overview of specific special education requirements that address the unique needs of students with autism. This workshop addresses current trends, legal standards, and evaluation rights. There will be a focus on law and strategies to help ensure children with autism receive the full range of instruction and services necessary to meet their unique needs, and to provide educational opportunities reflecting potential in inclusive settings. This meeting will be recorded so families and caregivers who are unable to attend live can access the information later.
BILINGUALISM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Register
Thursday, January 22 at 7pm (English)
Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30pm (Spanish)
This interactive 90-minute virtual workshop explores early language acquisition in children raised in multilingual families. Topics will include: Understanding bilingual and multilingual development in early childhood; myths and facts about raising multilingual children; code-switching and language mixing; strategies for supporting speakers of more than one language at home; creating language-rich home and community environments; and, strengthening parent confidence in maintaining home languages.
View the SPS District Calendar for more events, dates, and times.
